Differ in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be different from something else in a specific aspect or way. Often used to compare qualities, characteristics, or opinions.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral. Common in comparisons: 'differ in size', 'differ in opinion'. Not used for actions—use 'differ from' for general difference, 'differ in' for specific qualities. Don’t confuse with 'defer to' or 'prefer'.
Spanish: diferir enPortuguese (BR): diferir emPortuguese (PT): diferir emChinese (Simplified): 在...方面不同Chinese (Traditional): 在...方面不同Hindi: में अंतर करनाArabic: يختلف فيBengali: বিশেষত্বে আলাদা হওয়া - দিক থেকে ভিন্ন হওয়াRussian: отличаться поJapanese: 〜の点で異なるVietnamese: khác nhau vềKorean: ~에서 다르다Turkish: -de farklılık göstermekUrdu: کسی پہلو میں مختلف ہوناIndonesian: berbeda dalam
Example Sentences
People from different regions often differ in customs and traditions.
natural
Apples and oranges differ in taste.
basic
People differ in their opinions.
basic
The two cars differ in size.
basic
Even siblings can differ in personality.
natural
Our products differ in quality, so check the labels.
natural